When I was working down learn Alpine and over toward the Guadalupe's (I assume you are familiar with these places as you profile says you were from Texas), I carried a G20 with 200 grn solid lead hard casts for puma and bear. Both were becoming common in the area and 16 rounds of very hot 10mm's was reasonably reassuring. Carry an extra mag or two and have at it.

Like others pointed out, a perfect shot is what it would take, but the odds are heavily stacked against you coming up against one in Texas. Yes they are here, but it is unlikely.

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